What Is a CE Type Reactor? CE Marking, PED, and Type Examination Explained A CE type reactor is a chemical reactor that carries the CE marking because it has been assessed and certified for the European Economic Area under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU). The 'type' part refers to EU type examination, a conformity route where a Notified Body verifies a representative design before series production. In short, a CE type reactor is one whose design and quality